Joseph John Screnock III
Joseph John Screnock III , Age 84
BARABOO - Joseph John Screnock III, age 84, of Baraboo, passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 Complete Care Jefferson Meadows in Baraboo.
He was born April 15, 1942 in Passaic, NJ to Joseph John Screnock II and Elsie (Newman) Screnock. His family moved to Friendship, WI when he was a senior and graduated from Adams-Friendship High School and then moved to Baraboo. He graduated from UW Madison and then attended UW Law School. He married Evelyn Wegert of Baraboo on November 7, 1964.
After graduating Law School, Joe opened a law office in Westfield and was later elected District Attorney of Marquette County. After seven years he moved his family to Baraboo and opened a law practice there.
Joe was a member of the Baraboo Lions Club and the Fortnightly Literary Club. He was instrumental in founding the local disc golf course and was co-founder of what became the Living Word Bible Camp in Grand Rapids, MN.
Joe and Evelyn enjoyed automobile trips together. They also enjoyed their 15 grandchildren during “Cousins’ Week”, when all the grandchildren spent a week with them each summer. They also have 10 great grandchildren.
Joe is survived by his wife of 61 years, Evelyn; and their four children, Joseph IV (Crystal) of Morrison, IL, Jeanne Crowell (Mark) of Lansing, MI, Michael (Karen) of Reedsburg, and Jonathan (Donna) of Flagler Beach, FL.
Joe will be greatly missed by his eleven siblings: Francis Adeney, Thomas, Catherine Fransell, Paul, Russell, Elizabeth Newman, Esther Sue Murray, Lee John, Robert, Ruth Prchlik, and Wayne.
Funeral Services will be held Monday, June 15, 2026 at 11 a.m. at Redlin-Ertz Funeral Home with Brother Dan Johnson officiating. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until the service. Burial will follow at Walnut Hill Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Living Word Bible Camp of Grand Rapids, MN.
Condolences
KayMarie Vidan June 12, 2026
Coworker to son Jonathan Bunnell , Florida
My deepest sympathies for all of you. The loss of a loved one is heartbreaking. May God’s love and grace embrace each of you.
Laurie Bries June 13, 2026
Friend Baraboo
Evelyn, our condolences to you and your family.
Austin Screnock June 13, 2026
Grandson Flagler Beach , Florida
We moved to Florida, and he helped us without hesitation. Without his help, we would’ve been separated from our Dad. Without his help, I learned this fact weeks later. I needed advice, he gave it to me without hesitation. You needed feedback? He’d give it to you. Ruthlessly? Absolutely? Honestly and without hesitation. My Grandfather was a man who taught me the most honorable gift was honest words. Only a dishonest man softens his words to those he trusts and respects. My Grandfather was many things to us all. A stern yet loving figure. I owe him more than my ability to articulate. I can’t express sufficient words. I’ll say thank you, we’ll see each other again in heaven Grandpa.
Paula Plishka June 13, 2026
Friend Merrimac , Wisconsin
I worked for Joe and Ev as their legal secretary back in the early 90s. They alwys treated me with respect and like family. I got to know their kids as well as Joe's and Ev's siblings. Prayers to the family and hold those memories close.
Jon Hardinger June 20, 2026
friend and conference aquaintance Mason City IA 50401 , Iowa
Hello Dear Evelyn Joanne and I remember you and Joe fondly. We send our Christian condolonces. Warmly Jon and Joanne